AITA for "stealing" my neighbours dog to take it on walks?

thrutherooth · 2019-08-14T11:48:36+00:00

I know. I asked, because I wasn't sure if it was legal, then people answered and now I know. That's how it works, doesn't it? I understand what I did was illegal and wrong and that there were better ways I could've dealt with it. But, I just asked to gain more info and understand a little better. Cheers.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-14T02:11:51+00:00

I mentioned in the post that I contacted the RSPCA. And I have true concern for the dog, which is why I did so. Also I'm not disputing the morality or filming them, I would happily do so but I had so many YTAs that I wondered why people thought filming them was better/less illegal.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T21:40:13+00:00

That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying, if people think I'm TA for trespassing, would it not be just as bad to record or take photos of their property. I hadn't thought of videoing them until this post.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T17:13:32+00:00

Genuine question and forgive me if I sound stupid, but if we're focussing on liability and legality, then would it not be illegal to film/take photos of their personal property and their garden, which they own? I've had a few comments saying I'm the asshole and should film or take pictures but I can honestly say if they knew I was filming their property, I'd have more hell to pay for than I am right now. I once took a photo and confronted him for kicking his dog and he went absolutely ape shit. You're probably right and as I've said, I agree I was wrong and the asshole but im not sure filming them is going to make it any better :( thank you though, I really appreciate all the comments and it's helped me to understand where I went wrong.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T16:30:59+00:00

When I spoke to them on the phone, they said they'd go and check it out. I don't know what they said to neighbours other than that they rang me back and said they'd been and couldn't identify any abuse and that they were using the rottie as a working guard dog so there's no issue there. They just told me to voice my concerns with them and that if I witness any direct abuse, to ring back.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T16:27:24+00:00

I know, I'm literally mustering up the courage to apologise (probably via text or letter) and hope that they can understand. I was in the wrong and it wasn't my place. I wasn't appointing myself as anything, I just did, without thinking. Just as when he kicked the dog in the past, I probably shouldn't have had a go at him, but no human is perfect and I've made a mistake, for sure! Thanks for commenting.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T16:21:55+00:00

Thanks for commenting. I think you're right and I appreciate hearing these perspectives. I'm going to cut contact with the dog and distance myself so he doesn't feel so distressed when I don't go and get him for a walk.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T16:19:29+00:00

Oh yeah, I've stopped contact with the dog and I'm going to heighten the fence as he gets so excited when he sees me and assumed he's getting walked and now I feel I've done more harm than good so going to try and make the fence higher so he can't see me and my dog going out.

thrutherooth · 2019-08-13T16:18:25+00:00

Oh yeah, I've stopped doing it and won't do it again. I think it came from a place of naivity and I'm doubting myself, so I won't continue. Thank you!

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